I was at the bird feet table, which teaches children about how a birds' feet are adapted to their way of life. I was able to demonstrate with real specimens. I had a good time, the children were learning - always good. It seemed to me that we had a good turnout, but there could always have been more people!
I decided to stay at the lodge, since I planed on attending both days. There were vultures sitting on the balcony just outside the door and all over the building.
Black Vulture sitting on the balcony outside the room.I want to thank Dr.s Jill and Dave Russell and all those involved with the QCBF for taking the lead in educating people, especially youth in the tri-state about birds. Their work with the Avian Research & Education Institute and with the Queen City Birders Club is to be commended.
Sunday, I paid a visit to the banding station at Hueston Woods State Park. Some good birds were caught, including a RT hummingbird. Some pics are below.
Canada Warbler
Bander Dave Russell with a Northern Waterthrush
Young male Indigo Bunting
Triall's Flycatcher (can't be ID in hand, song must be heard to ID)
A protesting Barn Swallow (Dave's first time banding this species)
Children always love seeing the the birds like this male Baltimore Oriole up close. Hopefully he will grow up to pursue a career in science or at least gain respect for our earth.
Hummingbird bander Tim Tolford with a male Ruby-throated Hummingbird.
This is how small a hummingbird band is!
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